FA Cup predictions

It's FA Cup fifth round weekend with Wayne Rooney returning to Everton with Manchester United and Newcastle facing Chelsea on Sunday. Read our previews and predictions for the last sixteen here(kick off 3pm unless otherwise stated):

SATURDAY

Arsenal v Sheffield Utd, 12.30pm

Neil Warnock's combative Sheffield United side earned the Highbury tie by dispatching West Ham on penalties in a replay this week. However they are have been poor in the league recently and the Gunners, who romped home 5-1 against Palace, should win although I think their defensive frailty could be exposed especially if without Vieira. Prediction: 3-2

Bolton v Fulham

This is a match-up of two on-form Premiership sides who are both likely to field strong line-ups in the competition. Bolton are looking a solid outfit again and I think their defence will hold firm against the Cottagers, with a single goal likely to separate the teams, possibly from Kevin Davies. Prediction: 1-0

Charlton v Leicester

Leicester are a club in transition but Craig Levein has made a couple of useful acquisitions in Stephen Hughes and Mark de Vries. I predict the more settled Charlton side will dominate with Holland, Murphy and Rommedahl setting the pace.Prediction: 2-1

Southampton v Brentford

The ticketing controversy has overshadowed the buildup to this match, and there is a giant-killing chance with Harry Redknapp's Saints having the more important of Premiership survival on their minds and Brentford looking on good form. Saints should however still edge past the Bees.

Prediction: 2-1

Everton v Man Utd, 5.30pm

Wayne Rooney will face a hostile reception at Goodison Park and the all-Premiership match-up is an intriguing one, although both managers will have their thoughts elsewhere, David Moyes on the league and Fergie on the Champions League.Prediction: 0-2

SUNDAY

Burnley v Blackburn 1.40pm

In the rough and tumble of this Lancashire derby, a surprise is always possible but expect Rovers to take hold of this match. After beating an atrocious Liverpool side, the Clarets were lucky to beat Bournemouth and while outmuscling Premiership opponents might be their strength, it won't work against Mark Hughes' Blackburn.

Prediction: 0-2

Newcastle v Chelsea 4pm

Chelsea will undoubtedly miss Arjen Robben and the suspended John Terry and even with Mourinho exclaiming he is not interested in the competition it will be difficult for a Newcastle side having come through a tough UEFA Cup match in Holland on Thursday. Might take a replay.

Prediction: 1-1

Tottenham v Nottm Forest

After snapping up two of the Forest stars in January, that is Michael Dawson and Andy Reid, Spurs should see off the Championship side with relatively ease, particularly with Martin Jol's attitude to the competition meaning a strong Spurs side is likely.